As she marks another birthday without her daughter nearby, Sakie Yokota says she will continue to "do what I can" regarding the fate of Megumi, who was abducted at age 13 by North Korean agents 45 years ago.
Yokota turned 87 on Saturday, the same age that her husband Shigeru was when he passed away three years ago. Amid the lingering anger and impatience, she spends her days continuing her efforts to get her beloved daughter back.
Upon waking every morning, Yokota says good morning to the photo of Shigeru in the living room of her apartment in Kawasaki, then places a cup of hot tea in front of it.
